The 12 Best Sober Travel Experiences in the US for a Romantic Getaway

Dry January has developed a following in recent years, with many committing to giving up alcohol for a month. Sobriety or being sober curious isn't just a buzzy one-month resolution. For many, it's a lifestyle. Choosing to be sober or drinking mindfully naturally extends to sober travel. In fact, zero-proof vacations are one of the moment's biggest travel trends.

Essentially a romantic getaway often with a wellness focus, sober travel also means couples are seeking experiences that avoid imbibing in alcohol or substances. These escapes often include yoga, meditation and booze breaks. Other couples may not need a break—one or both partners may have long kissed alcohol goodbye but want delicious drink options during their vacations. Enter mocktails, which have become increasingly available at bars, restaurants and hotels around the US.

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Many hotels with exceptional mocktails become sober travel destinations for vacationing and staycationing couples alike, with opportunities to clink glasses a short trip from their bed. (Most of these hotels also offer alcoholic beverages, meaning couples who are split on the idea of sober travel can do their own thing while sharing other parts of a meal.) Ready to experience the buzz of sober travel? Consider savoring a vacation with your favorite human in these 12 romantic hotels or wellness stays.

ette Hotel, Orlando, Florida

A hop, skip and jump away from Disney World, ette hotel doesn't just serve mocktails—every restaurant there is zero-proof. The wellness-centered spot has numerous dining options for day and night, including a rooftop restaurant, a booze-free bar with DJs and a garden that serves afternoon tea. Libations offer a taste for every palate, from sweet Moon Child with watermelon notes to Taurus in Retrograde with bitters and apple cider vinegar. A spa focuses on 360-degree wellness, offering fitness, treatments and coaching for a "lifestyle reset." Though ette hotel's restaurants do not serve alcohol, guests can take part in the wink-and-nod BYOB policy, should one half of a couple be so inclined

Things to Do: Universal Orlando Resort, Brevard Zoo, Kennedy Space Center, kayak or paddleboard with manatees and Florida Everglades airboat tour.

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Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This five-star hotel in the heart of Philly's Center City is proof couples have the creme de la creme of options while exploring a new town or neighborhood. The Four Seasons Philadephia offers wellness packages for couples who truly want to embrace sober travel or a wellness-oriented vacation, including crystal healing massages and luxury treatments for an extra dose of R&R. Couples will also be delighted to find that the mixologists at the property's panoramic restaurant, Skyhigh, offer delicious mocktail options. The must-do for all couples is to take a dip in the hotel's infinity edge pool, overlooking the entire city. Those who want to take it all in at night should book the Night Spa Soiree at the hotel for a romantic experience, including a privatized pool with massage treatments, canapes and more.

Things to Do: Snag a reservation at Vernick Fish, but only after taking in the views at Skyhigh; Brush up on history at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell; Tour the Rocky Statue and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Jupiter NEXT, Portland, Oregon

Found in Portland's hip Central Eastside district, Jupiter NEXT is a luxury boutique hotel with a so-cool contemporary aesthetic. Think 60-inch flatscreen TVs and statement furnishings that are as cozy as they are stylish. Portland boasts plenty to explore by foot, but a trip to Hey Love is in order. The on-site cocktail lounge and restaurant boasts a name that screams romance and a "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, No Booze" menu that'll strike a chord with sober travelers and Friday Night Lights fans alike. The menu features myriad mocktail options, including Copa Tropical CBD Seltzer with notes of banana and pear and Rishi Tea that includes turmeric ginger.

Things to Do: Portland Art Museum, guided downtown walking tour, Portland Saturday Market, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Old Chinatown District, Jamison Square and Providence Park.

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Casa Alternavida, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

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You won't need a passport to set to this paradise of a US territory. Puerto Rico is increasingly becoming a culinary and wellness destination for couples who want the respite of a Caribbean destination without the frills of, say, the party scene in St. Barts. Those who want to embrace the full essence of wellbeing should consider Casa Alternavida, a mindful and all-inclusive wellness property that encourages its guests to slow down and experience a sober stay along the fringes of El Yunque National Rainforest. Alternavida's founder, Yancy Wright, even offers coaching sessions to help couples work through stagnation (or bigger issues) within their relationship to lean into transformation. The property's in-house chef concocts delicious smoothies (think: fresh passionfruit combinations), perfectly paired with his organic, gluten-free and vegan meals. A stay here will help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated–as a sober travel experience should.

Things to Do: Trek through El Yunque National Rainforest, rooftop yoga, nature immersion sessions, dinner at Sama in Luquillo, take a dip along the Rio Grande.

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The Hoxton, Brooklyn, New York

A tasteful hotel in the hip and thriving Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, The Hoxton is walking distance from East River State Park and mass transit, offering easy access to the rest of the borough and beyond. Guests can get an elevated view of the iconic New York City skyline during a dinner at rooftop restaurant Laser Wolf. The Israeli eatery starts meals with hummus and pita, and meat and vegetable skewers come next (fresh off a charcoal grill). Consider something from the zero-proof menu, particularly as an aperitif or digestif. The Passion Fruit Cooler with lime and orange is as refreshing as a summer breeze.

Things to Do: Concert or sporting event at Barclays Center, a food tasting tour, a day trip to Manhattan, a sightseeing one-day tour, see a Broadway show and visit Rockefeller Center.

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Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada

A trip to Sin City can be a tad less, well, sinful at Wynn Las Vegas. Every one of the many food and beverage spots—there are too many to count—has zero-proof options. The Solar Power is available at Terrace Pointe Café. It mixes cold-brew coffee, almond milk, cacao, maca, vanilla, lion's mane mushrooms and reishi for a jolt-inducing beverage. A non-alcoholic spritzer called Bohemian Rhapsody (on the menu at Lakeside at Wynn Las Vegas) combines pomegranate, lemon, Sunwink Hibiscus Mint Sparkling Tonic and ashwagandha. The sipper might just help soothe your body and mind.

Things to Do: Peruse the on-site shops, learn to cook pasta or become a caviar connoisseur, see a show at Encore Theater and experience the vibrant nightlife scene.

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Hotel Revival Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland

This upscale spot with a bygone-era facade has distinctive art and city views for days. The stylish Hotel Revival Baltimore has 107 rooms, so consider it middle ground between an intimate B&B and a 300-room chain. The on-site restaurant Topside provides a compromise between "sober travel" and "wining and dining," with zero-proof and alcoholic beverages. Grateful Dead fans will appreciate the Yellow Balloons, a name that pays homage to how sober Deadheads found each other at concerts. It counts zero-proof tequila and cinnamon-infused turmeric tea among its ingredients. Another, dubbed Hummingbird, includes ingredients like hibiscus rooibos tea and lemon.

Things to Do: Walters Art Museum, National Aquarium, helicopter tour and Camden Yards for a Baltimore Orioles game.

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The Langham, Boston, Massachussetts

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A historic high-rise that once housed the Federal Reserve Bank, The Langham, Boston combines the capital city's throwback charm with modern luxury. Wellness amenities include access to saunas, a pool and a fitness center. The hotel is also in on the zero-proof trend, with alcohol-free offerings at Italian eatery Grana that certainly don't leave tastebuds hanging. The Grana Latte with chai, vanilla and cinnamon is a fragrant cold-weather companion, while frosty milkshakes can easily double as dessert.

Things to Do: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Back Bay, Old North Church, tour Fenway Park (or see a Red Sox game), small-group Freedom Trail tour, walk through Harvard and Boston Common.

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Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Chicago, Illinois

Athletics meets architecture at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. The 1980s Gothic building was once home to an exclusive sportsman's club, and the hotel along the Chicago Cultural Mile pays homage to the past with sports-themed decor and furnishings. A sprint to the rooftop bar Cindy's is a real win. Open year-round thanks to cozy fire pits during the area's famously cold winters, the outdoor terrace offers sweeping bird's-eye views of Millennium Park and a spirited, spirit-free menu. There's the tart-but-juicy Garden Party and the Crazy About Elvis, with chai, lemon and apple cider that screams "fall." The Chancla, with pineapple, serrano pepper and lime, tastes as bright as the sun in the tropics. Adult guests can add CBD to any mocktail for $3.

Things to Do: Wrigley Field, The Art Institute of Chicago, sail in a swan boat, Millennium Park, take a ballroom dance class, architecture river cruise and an underground donut tour.

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Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana

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Do Bourbon Street without the bourbon (but with all the bliss of a relaxing vacation). An opulent luxury hotel overlooking the Mississippi, Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is within walking distance of the iconic French Quarter, offering easy access to some of the city's most notable attractions. Though the Creole cuisine in the French Quarter is a must, so is a stop at the hotel's opulent Chandelier Bar, where two delectable mocktails are served. The Passeggiatta has notes of an Americano cocktail and is made with a blend of non-alcoholic liqueurs. Those who know know—summers can get hot in New Orleans. The bright coconut, pineapple, lime and orange Nada Colada is like a refreshing tropical escape in beverage form.

Things to Do: St. Louis Cathedral, French Quarter, Jackson Square, cruise the Mississippi River, Bourbon Street and Louis Armstrong Park.

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Ace Hotel Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York

Another from Brooklyn, an unofficial leader in the zero-proof space, Ace Hotel Brooklyn is a stylish spot to stay in the borough's chill Boerum Hill neighborhood. Speaking of chill, the Tumeric Ginger Tonic can be served over ice or hot. The Sparkling Cranberry Shrub is perfect for couples celebrating something. Then there's the Coconut Green Juice with kale, cucumber, apple and coconut juice (to name just a few ingredients). Consider it a delicious way to get multiple veggie servings.

Things to Do: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 9/11 Memorial & Museum and explore Midtown Manhattan.

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An Airbnb or Rental

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While hotels offer amenities on site, some couples want to make their own mocktails and experience sober travel… on their own terms. If this is you, select a cozy and picturesque destination or a lively urban oasis for a romantic getaway with your partner. After checking into your Airbnb, you can concoct your own zero-proof drinks and mouthwatering mocktails, create your own itinerary, get quality sleep, and indulge in a wellness weekend with your SO. (Psst: look for a local spa, sauna or fitness center for treatment options.) We recommend this home with a sauna and hot tub in the Hudson Valley or this stunning cottage retreat in Sonoma County.

–Esther Lee contributed to the reporting of this article.